Key Responsibilities:
Manage the team members of Technical Superintendents in close collaboration with Head of Operations and Compliance Management.
The team is currently composed of:
Technical Superintendent (3)
Oversee team of Superintendents' tasks and distribute workload.
Facilitate Yacht management team meetings.
Coordinate with Head of Operations and Head of Compliance, technical reviews.
Regularly report activity to the Group Head of Yacht Management Department: contracts, managed boats, issues, new requests.
Collaborate in implementing effective data and information management systems to ensure adequate documentation is available for yachts contractually engaged (YSA) in Technical support.
Address any concerns from clients or internal stakeholders and ensure efficient responses and high-quality customer service assistance with the team.
Act as a liaison with other departments as required.
In coordination with the Group Head of Yacht Management Department, maintain and ensure good relations with clients, captains, and service providers.
Ensure that all yacht technical operations and activities comply with international and local maritime regulations.
Conduct and coordinate regular visits and inspections of managed yachts.
Ensure all contractual conditions are met.
Forecast annual budgets for yacht owners of the yachts under your supervision. Support yacht accountants and fleet managers in ensuring that this task is promoted and implemented where possible.
Non-priority mission primarily handled by the Group Head of Yacht Management Department: Business development for the department by prospecting new clients.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
Extensive experience in yacht or vessel technical management, ideally at Senior Superintendent or Technical Manager level.
Strong experience in new-build projects, major refits, vessel delivery, dry-docking, repairs and technical surveys.
Strong working knowledge of ISM, ISPS, MLC, LYC, PYC and QHSE standards.
Proven knowledge of flag-state, classification and international maritime requirements.
Experience in technical budgeting, cost monitoring and fleet management.
Strong communication skills.
Proven ability to manage and develop technical teams, crew members and external contractors.
Experience liaising with owners, shipyards, classification societies, flag administrations, insurers and P&I clubs.
Knowledge of marine insurance, claims management and vessel compliance.
Seagoing experience at senior officer level would be highly desirable.
Minimum Qualifications and Educational Background:
Master Mariner, Chief Engineer or equivalent senior maritime qualification.
Relevant maritime safety, ISM/QHSE or auditing qualifications.
ISM Auditor certification or equivalent would be an advantage.